Politics
This person was the first African American president of the United States.
Who is Barack Obama?
This football player protested police brutality against blacks by taking a knee during the national anthem.
Who is Colin Kapernick?
This person is the youngest inaugural poet and performed her poem "The Hill We Climb" for Joe Biden's inauguration.
Who is Amanda Gorman?
This person made history by being the first African American Vice President as well as the first woman to become Vice President.
Who is Kamala Harris?
Besides being one of the greatest NBA players of all time, he was a vocal advocate for the homeless and started an organization to reduce homelessness in Los Angeles.
Who is Kobe Bryant?
This person, at the age of 6, became the first African American to integrate an elementary school by attending an all white school.
Who is Ruby Bridges?
This holiday, in which we celebrate the freedom of enslaved people in the United States at the end of the Civil War, became a federal holiday in 2021.
What is Juneteenth?
This woman is the most honored woman in Grammy's history.
Who is Beyonce Knowles?
This doctor invented a process to preserve blood plasma and is considered the father of blood transfusions.
Who is Charles Drew?
This woman was the first black Congresswoman and was the first African American and woman to run for president
Who is Shirley Chisolm?
This rapper founded Roc Nation, an entertainment company, that partnered with the NFL to bring more diversity to the Super Bowl Halftime Shows.
Who is Jay Z?
This woman was the lead scientist on the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine team
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